Friday, July 7, 2023

Signs That Tom Sandovals Pump Rules Fame Is Going Away for Good

Let’s face it, Tom Sandoval of Vanderpump Rules may soon be wearing out his 15 minutes of fame. After Season 10’s rollercoaster of emotions storyline, thanks to Scandoval, it looks like supporters and Bravo fans are tired of the singer’s antics and are looking to get off the merry-go-round. For years, Tom was actually thought to be the number one guy at SUR. Look at his competition, Jax Taylor and Tom Schwartz, not the best prizes to be won at the State Fair. 

After his affair with Raquel Leviss was revealed, the Tom Tom co-owner quickly fell from grace with no help to ease the hard landing back into reality. Bravo followers, if anything, are loyal to a fault. Once they heard how hurt Ariana Madix was, there was no chance of redemption for Tom. 

Tom Loves His Band

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More than anything in the world, Tom loves his cover band that he formed almost a year ago. The lead singer of the Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras has been throwing numerous resources into his hobby, including time and money. Tom had planned a May Flower Tour for, you guessed it, the month of May. The Vanderpump Rules star’s goal was to tour cities around the United States and share his vocals with his fans. 

However, after his cheating scandal, ticket sales plummeted, and his fans were nowhere to be seen. Instead, Tom was often heckled while on stage. Many followers still chose to go to the gigs. However, instead of cheering him on, they documented moments when he sang badly or even when his own bandmate checked out during a set to look at their phone. What little rockstar power Tom thought he might be receiving quickly dried up.

Tom Is a Loner Now

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With Vanderpump Rules Season 11 officially starting to film, no one from the cast is currently speaking with Tom. Even his best friend, Tom Schwartz, noted that he needed to take a step back from his toxic friendship. The bartender also has been MIA from the first few episodes in order to film another reality TV show.

TMZ shared that Tom is actually filming Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. The show centers around how training for the elite forces like the Navy Seals would go if one of the reality stars were an actual recruit. Based on the UK’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, the series allows participants to tell their side of the story and essentially redeem themselves. However, Tom may have missed the boat for absolution. 

Tom Is a Known Gaslighter

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The Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion didn’t do Tom any favors. Especially since even though they agreed not to, Raquel broke down and told the truth about their timeline. The former beauty pageant contestant shared that Tom had coached her on what to say in hopes of the two showing a united front. But all fans could see was Tom taking advantage of another young woman. 

Even during his chat with Ariana, Tom made a series of excuses for not admitting his infidelity sooner to her, even bringing up his ex-girlfriend’s depression. Another excuse Tom tried to use for not telling Ariana sooner was the fact that they owned their Valley Village home together and that their separation would be complicated. 

Tom Is a Fame Monster

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Above all, Tom chases fame and can’t get enough of the spotlight. But due to his actions, the limelight is getting dimmer and dimmer. The Vanderpump Rules star once burned bright, but like Icarus, Tom may have flown too close to the sun and is now hurdling toward Earth at warp speed. No matter what Tom does to rectify his past, it will always haunt him. Not only are Tom’s choices affecting him, but they are also affecting his business partners and employees, as fans are aiming to boycott his bars. 

The big question remaining is, did Bravo know about the affair, and was the information used in a calculating move to keep Tom’s storyline fresh? If it turns out that Tom, in fact, played a bigger part in planning the tryst, there is no way he will be able to stay famous. In fact, after not being on the show for a season or two, viewers will even start to question, “Tom, who?”

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Ratings Will Skyrocket: RHONY Newbie Sai De Silva Excited for Premiere

Someone’s feeling bullish about the reboot of The Real Housewives of New York City!

While not everyone is thrilled about the reboot of the beloved east coast franchise, one of the new cast members is working overtime to get fans excited about the premiere, and that’s Sai De Silva.

The RHONY newbie is a content creator, a fashion blogger, and a mother of two. And she has high hopes for the success of the new iteration of RHONY. The Sun recently caught up with her to dish on what fans can expect from the reboot, and she thinks they’ve got a hit on their hands.

Sai is ready to play

When chatting with the outlet, Sai promised that the upcoming season will deliver on all the notes we expect from a solid Real Housewives of New York City season: a little bit of fighting and a little bit of fun.

“You’re going to get that witty banter with what the young season of RHONY used to be,” she teased. “Of course, you’re going to get tension, you’re going to get bickering, but you’re going to get everything you would see in your own friendships.”

Although RHONY Season 13 was plagued by low viewership, Sai predicted that the Season 14 ladies have what it takes to bring the franchise back on top.

“The show will skyrocket. Everyone will love it. It’s a lot of fun,” Sai told the outlet, and she’s eager for the world to see exactly who she is. “I’m a New Yorker through and through, so you’ll see that. And I live a very aspirational and inspirational lifestyle, so I’ll bring that to the table as well,” she boasted.

With this level of confidence, Sai will fit into the Housewives world just fine. And although she believes we’ll see a bit of old-school RHONY in the reboot, she reiterated that they aren’t competing with the legacy cast members. Even Sai knows there’s no way they can completely live up to the original.

“I don’t think it’s a comparison. I think it’s a brand-new show. Those are really big shoes to fill that we would never want to fill,” the newbie admitted.

The shoes are big indeed, and we’ll see just how much they can fill them when Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New York City premieres on Bravo on Sunday, July 16 at 9/8c on Bravo.

TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR RHONY SEASON 14? DO YOU AGREE WITH SAI THAT THE RATINGS WILL “SKYROCKET?”

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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Slapped With New Lawsuit Over Alleged $213k Debt

Something odd is going on with Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann. While their PR has them publicly strolling around and going to “church” with the kids, the estranged couple has a new lawsuit.

It seems like the money problems are neverending for the Real Housewives of Atlanta alums. Hopefully, one of them gets a job and starts bringing in the cash. Truth be told, Kim could probably save the day, but someone would need to send her a contract. In the interim, there’s a new $213k debt. Allegedly.

More money, more money problems

According to court docs obtained by Radar, Kim and Kroy’s credit score just got lower. Along with the IRS, Target, BMW Financial, and several others, Simmons Bank is holding for them on line one.

The bank claims Kimbo and Kroy pulled a Home Equity Line of Credit for $300k with a company called Landmark Community Bank. The original date of maturity was back in December 2016.

In August 2017, the couple implemented a modification agreement and pushed the maturity date to December 2017. This begs the question, why weren’t they paying their bills back in 2016?

In 2018, the maturity date was modified once again and Kim and Kroy acknowledged the owed balance of $271,788.61. Simmons Bank was under the impression Kim and Kroy agreed on monthly payments of $1132.46, with the first installment due in February 2018. The final payment of the remaining balance was scheduled for January 24, 2038.

Kroy and Kim allegedly defaulted by skipping the payments due. The last one received was on October 28, 2022. They were notified of the debt in May 2023. Because of this contract breach, Simmons Bank wants the full balance paid immediately. Well, that sucks for Simmons because you can’t get blood from a turnip.

Right now, Kim and Kroy can add an additional $213k plus $1700 interest to the list of things they currently owe. They have not addressed or commented on the lawsuit.

I don’t think you need a crystal ball to see bankruptcy coming around the bend.

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Maddie Zieglers Mom Apologized for Having Her Star on Dance Moms

Who needs a therapist when you can go on a podcast and discuss your family trauma? That seems to work for Maddie Ziegler, and we’re not mad about it because she delivered some major dish about her time on Dance Moms.

The reality TV alum recently sat down on Emily Ratajkowsi’s podcast. She chatted through her experience growing up on Dance Moms and dealing with one of reality TV’s most notorious villains, Abby Lee Miller.

Maddie’s mom, Melissa Ziegler-Gisoni, paraded Maddie and her sister Mackenzie Ziegler around on Lifetime for years. But now that the dust has settled, it sounds like they’ve all agreed that the show probably wasn’t the best for their mental health.

It’s never too late for an apology

Maddie started on Dance Moms when she was just eight years old. Her mom Melissa was one of the leading parents featured in the cast all the way through Season 6. Her drama with Abby and the other moms usually revolved around the fact that Maddie was the clear favorite in the Abby Lee Dance Company. Seriously, how many weeks was Maddie on top of the pyramid back in the day?

Whether it was favoritism or sheer skill, it paid off because Maddie, now 20 years old, has gone on to star in numerous TV shows, movies, and music videos. She has nearly 14 million followers on Instagram, for crying out loud. She’s set. But, she admitted on the High Low with EmRata podcast that her reality TV experience had a negative impact on her mental health.

“Last year, I was having a really bad panic attack, and I called my mom,” Maddie explained. “And things were coming up from the past, and she apologized to me, and she was like, ‘I am so sorry that I put you through that.'”

Thank goodness Melissa apologized because that show was truly an emotional rollercoaster. The weekly pyramid ranking would be enough to send someone over the edge. But, then add on Abby Lee’s constant screaming and the moms arguing? That’s a lot to take into during your adolescence. So, it sounds like Maddie is thankful for being out of the reality TV spotlight.

“I think it’s crazy because now I feel like our lives are way more relaxed than they were when we were young because it was such a high-pressure situation,” Maddie shared. “In a way, I think we’re so relieved that now it turned into more of a calm environment. And we’re just so happy that it’s transitioned into what it is now.”

In Melissa’s defense, Maddie explained that she became aware that the toxic Dance Moms environment was bad for their family. Maddie explained that while the show was airing, she tried to get them off it.

“She really did everything to try and break our contract and pull us out, and eventually did,” Maddie revealed.

For the sake of the kids, let’s hope there’s never another show like Dance Moms. But if you want to relive it in all of its 2010s glory, all eight seasons are streaming through Lifetime.

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED TO HEAR MADDIE SPEAK SO CANDIDLY ABOUT HER TIME ON THE SHOW? DO YOU THINK ANY OTHER FORMER CAST MEMBERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR CONVERSATIONS WITH THEIR PARENTS?

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Ariana Madix Confirmed for Dancing with the Stars

It’s official! Ariana Madix is headed to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom. The news was announced by judge Derek Hough, in a video filmed from the sandwich shop she shares with Katie Maloney, Something About Her. Check out the announcement surrounding the Vanderpump Rules star below.

Ariana is the first DWTS contestant to be announced

Derek appeared on Good Morning America to reveal the news. “This season on Dancing with the Stars, we are going absolutely mad. Mad, for Madix!” Derek revealed, before Ariana came into frame. “That’s right, I’m Vanderpump Rules’ Ariana Madix, and I will be joining the cast of Dancing with the Stars this season,” she said. “Say goodbye to the drama, and hello to the dancefloor! Let’s dance!” Derek signed off.

It’s been a long time coming, as rumors have been swirling surrounding Ariana and DWTS for some months now. Bravo’s own Andy Cohen even seemed to prematurely confirm that the Pump Rules veteran would be swapping Pumptinis for the ballroom blitz, in comments made earlier this year.

“She’s gotten endorsement deals. She’s on Dancing with the Stars,” Andy slipped, when talking about Ariana bouncing back following the devastation of Scandoval. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Scandoval refers to the uncovering of Ariana’s long-term boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, cheating on her with her former best friend, Raquel Leviss.

Exactly who else will be competing alongside Ariana remains to be seen. Now that she has been revealed, however, we should expect the other celebrities taking part to be announced in quick succession.

Alfonso Ribeiro returns to hosting duties, with new co-host, and former pro dancer and judge, Julianne Hough, by his side. “It is such an honor to be rejoining Dancing with the Stars as co-host,” she said upon the time of the announcement. “The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of.”

Dancing with the Stars will return in the fall, on Monday nights from 8 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. ET on ABC. It will also be streaming live on Disney+.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Project Runway Season 20 Episode 4 Recap: Things Get Nasty

When Project Runway got started this week, the challenge seemed fun. It was the first of its kind. Christian came up with the concept. The Season 20 All Stars would be tasked with creating a look that was distinctively them, all using the same bolt of deep red fabric. Kayne was feeling the pressure after landing in the bottom the week prior. But when the episode drew to a close, emotions got the better of a handful of designers. It was ugly to watch. Some of the behavior was downright nasty. Let’s dig into what could have been an excellent episode of Project Runway.

Brittany shares an emotional and inspiring story

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As the designers got to work, with around 10 yards of red fabric each, many of them came up with some daring ideas. One of the most unique was from Brittany, who wanted to go down the sportswear route. It’s not something one would immediately think of, but she has her reasons. Brittany reveals that in recent years, she suffered a stroke while on a flight. She couldn’t walk off of the plane, and after being taken to the hospital, was told that a blood clot had moved to her brain. Thankfully, she made a full recovery within six weeks. She puts a lot of that down to her newfound relationship with fitness.

As Christian walked around the room, he was fascinated by what Bishme had to offer. His sketches were certainly jaw-dropping, and he just hoped he would be able to execute it on the runway when all was said and done. Fabio, on the other hand, wasn’t ticking Christian’s boxes. “It’s a little safe,” the mentor opined. Still, Fabio wanted to stick to his guns. He had a vision, and was sure it would come to life.

Christian then told Rami that he was “pushing” him to do more. He recalled how “fast” he was at sewing, and wanted a more daring look. Kara Saun got a look of approval, as she was incorporating a reveal into her design. It would definitely make for a memorable moment on the runway if it came together properly. Meanwhile, Anna was going for ruffles, which is her signature. “What else can it be?” Christian asked. “Play around with it.” Anna looked terrified.

A treat for the designers, and a big prize

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Christian revealed that he would be taking the designers on a personal shopping trip. Not only that, but this week’s sponsor would be gifting the winner of the red bolt challenge a whopping $10,000! Christian joked that all they got when he was a contestant was Chinese food, and it immediately made me hungry for takeout.

After spending some money, the designers got back to the workroom for their final touches. The models also arrived for their fitting. Korto throws a little shade about Anna doing a look we’ve all seen before, and Kayne hops on the bandwagon. It seems light at the time, but it later becomes something much more.

Fabio is worried only about his own look. He sees that other people have done draping. Elsewhere, Hester asks Bishme for help; is there fit issues on their look? Not quite, but that might be the least of their troubles. “Don’t overthink it,” Bishme says. It’s too late anyway. On to hair and makeup, before the runway!

Nina is alarmed, which is never a good sign on Project Runway

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Judges Nina, Elaine, and Brandon are this week joined by special guest Lena Waithe. She’s a queer icon, and one of the most fashionable people to have ever graced the face of the planet, in my humble opinion. The show starts with a bang, but for Nina, fizzles into mediocrity. Not what you want on Project Runway!

Brittany’s look is first out. It’s runway ready, well-fitted, sexy, sensual, striking … all of the good words! She has nailed the challenge. Prajjé is next up, and his design flows really nicely. It’s not the most memorable, but it works well. Korto has a stunning weave design on the upper half of her outfit, and the way the pants move is kind of a moment.

Fabio is next up. His draping is exquisite, but the look is a safe one. Anna’s outfit is just not it for me. The ruffles sort of look like some of the padding you sometimes get in a parcel, dyed red. I don’t see any sort of shape in the design underneath the ruffles, and I’m just not loving it. Kara Saun, on the other hand, has an awesome offering. Despite not being able to do the reveal, because she underestimated the length of her model’s torso, it’s giving high fashion.

Hester’s look is tight up top, with flowy pants. It’s actually shaped extremely well, but does look a little cheap when compared to the rest of the looks. Laurence, meanwhile, gives a look that you wouldn’t be shocked to see the likes of Taylor Swift rocking on-stage. Kayne is next up. He’s opted for a red carpet gown, which wouldn’t look out of place on any Hollywood star. Still, it feels safe rather than daring.

Rami and Bishme round out the runway for the week. Rami’s look is a sophisticated one, but he adds a zipper to make sure it stands out among the crowd. Bishme, for me, stole the show. It’s a daring, creative, statement piece. Exactly why he was only deemed safe, rather than in the top three, is beyond me.

“Guess you all turned into drapers and minimalists!” Nina says after the final looks. Ouch. That was rude, and slightly uncalled for. Still, she’s the boss. “There were a lot of similar looks,” she tells the designers.

Who is ‘in,’ and who is going home?

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Rami, Brittany, Anna, Hester, Fabio, and Kara Saun are named as the highest and lowest scoring designers of the week. Everybody else is safe, and sent backstage, where they can watch the rest of the night in peace. Well, it would be peace, if some of them didn’t want to destroy all of Anna’s confidence when she is declared as one of the highest-scoring contestants of the night.

Korto calls Anna’s placement “bullsh*t,” with both Kayne, and Laurence quick to agree. “It’s an insult, it’s insulting,” Korto carries on, as Nina tells Anna it’s clear she “worked your butt off.” Bishme sticks up for Anna in confessional. She’s someone he respects, as she knows what type of designer she is, and executes looks based on that.

Kara Saun’s look “feels fashion,” according to Nina. She’s also in the top, alongside Brittany, who Nina declares as “so smart,” for using white stitching to stand out against the red fabric that everybody was forced to use.

Rami, Hester, and Fabio are all in the bottom. In the end, Hester is sent home. Sadly, their elimination is overshadowed by the sniping backstage. “Clearly we can repeat looks here,” Korto says in earshot of Anna. It’s a “weird energy,” Anna says to producers. She feels like she’s being looked at as an “enemy.” It’s hard to stomach.

Drama for another Project Runway day

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After Hester says goodbye, Kayne figures he wants a moment. “It feels a little disrespectful,” he tells Anna. The arrogance of this man is overwhelming, truly. He has had some incredible moments in this season already, but if his attitude continues to be this stank? They’ll be completely overshadowed.

Kara Saun proves she is worthy of a Project Runway All Stars title, as she defends Anna through tears. This is everybody’s art, and it’s time everyone calms the f*ck down. Still, the mood and energy has changed. Korto says this is going to “divide” the group. Sigh.

Project Runway continues Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo.

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Mauricio Umansky Admitted He and Kyle Richards Had to Work At Their Marriage Months Ago

Words that carry a lot more weight now. Several months prior to Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky having their shock separation revealed, the real estate broker admitted that the marriage was not without flaws.

Taking into account that the relationship already endured a decade in the public eye, Kyle and Mauricio seemed solid. And who wouldn’t champion a decades-long marriage? It’s a rare occurrence these days. Even moreso in Beverly Hills.

But now, the shocking split indicates that there was trouble in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills paradise. And an interview from April hinted that it started months prior.

Mauricio and Kyle were “very busy” in the months before their split

The Agency founder gave an interview to Us Weekly three months ago during which he admitted the relationship needed “work.”

He was responding to a trend among Real Housewives stars in which divorce inevitably follows screen time. Mauricio made the comment, but seemed positive about the future as well.

“We’ve had an amazing marriage,” Mauricio said at the time. “We’ve been very, very lucky. Right now, we’re both very, very busy and we just have to keep things going and work at it.”

The comment did not make waves at the time. But after news broke this week that Mauricio and Kyle “have been separated for a while,” his comments read differently.

On July 3, the former couple shared an Instagram statement on the matter. While legal action has yet to be taken, Mauricio and Kyle are certainly estranged.

“In regards to the news that came out about us today … Any claims regarding us divorcing are untrue,” the statement read. “However, yes, we have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously. There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part.”

They added, “Although we are in the public eye, we ask to be able to work through our issues privately,” the pair said. “While it may be entertaining to speculate, please do not create false stories to fit a further salacious narrative. Thank you for the love and support. Kyle & Mauricio.”

Very notably, Mauricio and Kyle celebrated Independence Day together the day after announcing their shock split. He was still wearing his wedding ring in the photo dump to Instagram.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is expected to return to Bravo in November 2023.

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Joyce Giraud Comments on Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Separation

Still feeling gobsmacked by the news of Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s separation? Join the club. It doesn’t matter that Allison DuBois predicted the downfall of their marriage in a psychic reading on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills over a decade ago. It doesn’t matter that breakups and messy divorces are a widespread problem in the world of reality TV. Kyle and Mauricio felt like one of those perfect, untouchable couples, so this news is a horrible combination of shocking and upsetting.

As we collectively try to pick our jaws up off the floor, reactions to the split are pouring in from across the Bravo universe. From Allison the Medium to Bethenny Frankel, responses are coming in left and right regarding this Beverly Hills breakup. There are speculations about infidelity, and we’re now hearing from castmates you probably haven’t thought about in years. Remember back in Season 4 when Joyce Giraud was a Real Housewife? Well, even she has something to say about Kyle and Mauricio’s surprising split! Talk about a blast from the past.

Joyce weighs in

Joyce chatted with The Messenger about the news surrounding Kyle and Mauricio’s breakup. In the past, she wasn’t a huge fan of Kyle. When Lisa Vanderpump left the show, Joyce was a vocal critic of the RHOBH cast, condemning Kyle and the gang for “bullying” LVP during her final season on the show. However, it seems she’s recently found some empathy for her former castmate as she navigates the separation from her husband.

Joyce told the outlet, “We are in Europe right now and heard the news. Made me sad as I thought they were a very sweet couple.” She continued, “I just wish them the best as a family and parents to amazing girls. And I hope they can each find happiness.”

We couldn’t agree more with Joyce! Although we’ll still be pouring through every rumor surrounding this breakup, we do want to see the RHOBH OG and her man happy again! Fingers crossed that they work through this. In the meantime, we’ll stand by for Carlton Gebbia’s comment.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is set to return to Bravo in November 2023.

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED TO HEAR JOYCE COMMENT ON KYLE AND MAURICIO’S BREAKUP? WHAT OTHER FORMER CAST MEMBERS DO YOU WANT TO HEAR DISH ON THE SEPARATION?

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Where Are The Winning Love Island USA Couples Now?

Ahead of Love Island USA returning for Season 5 July 18th on Peacock, we’re looking back at the winning couples so far. The original UK Love Island series has a spotty track record of contestants actually finding love. For every Molly-Mae Hauge and Tommy Fury, there’s a couple who breaks up as soon as they leave the villa. Over the course of four seasons, how has the USA version fared by comparison?

Zac Mirabelli & Elizabeth Weber, Season 1

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Zac Mirabelli and Elizabeth Weber won the inaugural season of Love Island USA in 2019. Though they had a smooth ride in the villa, it didn’t translate to real world success. Just a few months later, they announced the split on social media, emphasizing it was amicable.

While the two broke up years ago, that hasn’t stopped fans from commenting on their respective Instagrams that they hope the couple gets back together. And as more and more people watch Love Island USA Seasons 1-3 on Netflix, it seems those cries only get louder.

Since Season 2, Elizabeth has co-hosted the After The Island podcast with fellow Season 1 star, Alex Stewart. The podcast is the unofficial USA version of Love Island UK’s Aftersun, aka the place where eliminated contestants have their first post-show interview. Elizabeth has also amassed an impressive following as an Instagram influencer.

Zac, who posts on Instagram far less frequently than his ex, lives in New York and works as a model. Unlike Elizabeth, he completely deleted any evidence of their relationship from his social media. There is also no mention of his time on Love Island to be found.

Justine Ndiba & Caleb Corprew, Season 2

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Season 2’s Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew, aka “Jaleb,” seemed like the perfect couple in the villa. Justine, an instant Love Island icon, had a rough time at first. But when Caleb arrived, her luck quickly turned around. Fans, including celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, were obsessed with the duo and their incredible chemistry. It came as no surprise when they won, becoming the first Black couple on any Love Island series to do so.

Sadly, it was too good to be true. Justine announced the breakup in January 2021, only a few months later. Soon afterwards, pictures of Caleb spending the holidays with a woman who was definitely not Justine came out. Fans quickly found evidence that suggested he was already dating this woman when he joined the show.

Making matters worse, offensive tweets from Caleb were soon uncovered. He later feuded with Murad Merali, a YouTuber who supported Justine, and ran a Twitter Q&A where he attacked everyone. Despite these actions, Caleb still has over 250K Instagram followers, and seems to find consistent work as a model.

Though obviously heartbroken by Caleb’s betrayal, Justine never stopped thriving. Today, she’s a successful model and influencer in Los Angeles, working with brands like Pretty Little Thing, Savage X Fenty, and Fashion Nova. After appearing on The Challenge franchise, her fanbase grew even more. She now has 500K followers on Instagram. While her Love Island romance fell apart, Justine is still close with co-stars like Cely Vasquez, Mackenzie Dipman, and Calvin Cobb.

Olivia Kaiser & Korey Gandy, Season 3

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Olivia Kaiser and Korey Gandy winning in the first place was already bizarre, so no one was that shocked when the Love Island USA winning couple called it quits a few months later. Olivia suddenly claimed to have feelings for Korey after Casa Amor, and viewers never could tell if she was genuine.

But once the couples everyone expected to win were out of the picture, Korey and Olivia seemed to win by default. Before the finale, producers bafflingly let on-again/off-again fan favorites Melvin “Cinco” Holland Jr. and Cashay Proudfoot get eliminated and reunite on the outside world. And tragedy struck for the frontrunners, Joshua Goldstein and Shannon Saint, who left early due to the sudden death of his sister.

As an Instagram influencer, Olivia posts a lot of Shein spon, and writes a lot of overlong captions, for her 300K followers. She’s also continued a career in reality tv. Olivia followed up Love Island by appearing on The Challenge Season 38, and is also set to return for The Challenge Season 39.

Korey has an OnlyFans page, is on Cameo, and posts about fitness and traveling on his Instagram. He appears to still be trying to make his Love Island catchphrase “What the freak” happen, even selling tee shirts.

Zeta Morrison & Timmy Pandolfi, Season 4

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Zeta Morrison, a British nanny who looked like a supermodel and brought the messy antics perfect for reality TV, was paired with world’s biggest shrimp fan, Timmy Pandolfi, on day one. While bombshell Bria briefly caused a love triangle, “Zimmy” couldn’t stay away from each other for long. After he stayed loyal in Casa Amor, they sailed to the finals. Sadly, viewers ended up with a sequel to the Jaleb saga.

Zeta announced she broke up with Timmy in an interview with Love Island YouTuber Murad Merali (yes, the same YouTuber Caleb fought). She explained that things felt off as soon as they left the villa. Timmy was distant and uncaring, and constantly made excuses not to see her. When Zeta met his family, she found out that his sister told him to go for a darker skinned girl because they were historically popular with viewers.

Once the shocking video came out, Timmy tried to defend himself by claiming he and Zeta agreed to fake things for the cameras. But even if that’s true, it still doesn’t excuse his treatment of Zeta or his sister’s comments. Now, going by Timmy Swerve on Instagram, he continues working as a fitness coach while pursuing careers in acting and music. He also posts comedy videos that seem a little…pointed.

If he’s trying to get under his ex’s skin, it won’t work. Zeta has the most Instagram followers of any Love Island USA contestant so far. The actress already seems poised to have the best post-show career as well. She attends red carpets, partners with major brands, and keeps up a blog and a YouTube channel.

Love Island UK stars, including host Maya Jama, publicly fangirl over her. We wouldn’t be surprised if she pops up on the rumored Love Island All-Stars spin-off. She’s also friends with another famously wronged reality tv icon, Ariana Madix of Vanderpump Rules.

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